After Wang Xian presented his plan, a minister named Liu Zhi stepped forward. He had been a critic of General Qin Ze and firmly believed that only through forceful means could the threat posed by Qin Ze be eliminated.
"Lord Wang Xian, I fully understand your concerns, but I believe your plan is too conservative," Liu Zhi said firmly. "General Qin Ze has always been a threat to the country. He wields immense military power and can almost act independently of the emperor. If we don't act quickly, I fear he will continue to expand his power."
Liu Zhi continued, "My suggestion is that we can secretly place General Qin Ze under house arrest with the help of some generals loyal to the emperor. This way, we can control his actions and prevent him from taking any drastic measures. At the same time, we should gradually weaken his military power to ensure he no longer poses a threat. Finally, we should send spies to collect evidence of Qin Ze's illegal activities so that, if necessary, we can completely eliminate his influence in the future."
After Liu Zhi proposed the plan to place General Qin Ze under house arrest, a minister named Chen Ping stepped forward. He was known for his wisdom and prudence and usually disapproved of overly radical actions.
"Lord Liu Zhi, your plan seems decisive, but I believe it contains some risks and loopholes," Chen Ping said slowly. "First, General Qin Ze is a key supporter of the nation, wielding considerable influence within the military and among the people. If we take overly forceful actions, it could trigger instability within the army and social unrest. This would pose a significant threat to the stability of the country."
Chen Ping continued, "Secondly, if we choose to place General Qin Ze under house arrest, we must ensure that this operation remains secret. However, Qin Ze has a powerful intelligence network and may already know our plan. If he learns of it before the operation, we will be in a passive position."
"Therefore, I suggest we adopt a more subtle strategy. We can seek a compromise with Qin Ze through diplomacy, ensuring his loyalty to the emperor while gradually reducing his military power. In this way, we can avoid unrest within the army and in social unrest, while simultaneously weakening Qin Ze's influence gradually."
Chen Ping's plan emphasized caution and stability, attempting to avoid actions that could bring unnecessary risks.
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